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W978 GOC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,195 mi
Last recorded115,195 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 GOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 115,195 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush worn and casing corroding (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills corroded

Rear Seats not fitted at time of test

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 115,166 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 114,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 23 Dec 2019 114,289 miles

Corrosion eating into vehicle structure in numerous areas. Slight power steering fluid leak. Slight play in nearside track rod end joint. Rear seat belts not tested as rear seats removed.

Pass 12 Jan 2019 113,904 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 110,112 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

tailgate handle sticking

Fail 18 Jan 2018 110,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working lamp works when hazard lights are on (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering locking device insecure both drag link end locking bolts loose (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

tailgate handle sticking

Pass 20 Jan 2017 106,807 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 106,807 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 103,867 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 103,843 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 101,547 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 97,350 miles

offside front & rear tyres becoming worn & treds becoming damaged/cut

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Nov 2013 97,350 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside front & rear tyres becoming worn & treds becoming damaged/cut

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Nov 2012 94,992 miles

power steering pipes damp

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Nov 2011 91,717 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 85,397 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 79,341 miles

ADVISE FRONT AXLE OIL SEAL LEAKING - CORROSION IN BOTH REAR DOOR SHUTS - O/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 24 Oct 2008 69,437 miles

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leak (sump)

rear prop rear doughnut in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2007 59,367 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 46,809 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 46,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing down

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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W978 GOC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W978 GOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W978 GOC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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